When I went to take some pictures of the castle before the first rays of sunlight (we were there for one night only and had to leave around noon), I was met at the door by a handsome blue-eyed cossack who asked me if I'd like to take a look around.

Apparently, that day there was a reenactment of the historical battle here and so a whole bunch of guys spent a night in the fortress (I'm guessing to fully get into character :) and one of them showed me the castle and explained how people lived here back in the day.

EAT:

I had a nice lunch at the "Frant" Restaurant which serves traditional food. If it is warm when you visit, definitely take a table outside on the terrace.

I've had a delicious Flat White at the Kav'yarnya Podil's'ka Kave which is right across from the Armenian Well.

In Zarvanskiy Cafe has a nice cake selection but I haven't tried it personally, but my friends liked it.

STAY:

There are many accommodations for different budgets and needs in this town but we stayed at the Art House Hostel which was pretty nice.